Overwhelmed

I'm overwhelmed right now. Overwhelmed at having to look for a real world job that is very possibly going to take me away from my family and everything I've ever known. Overwhelmed at having someone who cares about me so much. At the idea of loving someone so much it hurts. Overwhelmed at family situations that I have no control over - the idea that the structure of my family could change very soon. Most of all, I'm overwhelmed at my Father's love for me. His compassion, His forgiveness, His grace, His mercy. It swallows me, it takes a hold of me and pulls me out of everything I'm sinking in. It protects me. And I'm so very thankful. What would I be without it? Nothing. I am nothing without His love, His grace, His forgiveness, His mercy, His gift of salvation. What a wonderful peace there is here! I love you Lord. Thank you for overwhelming me.